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Turkey is a vast country, over three times the size of the UK and some 25% larger than France. Straddling between Europe and Asia, with almost 7,000 kilometres of Mediterranean, Aegean and Black Sea, Turkey is home to a unique mosaic of cultures, diverse landscape and dynamic social make up. If you are looking for property overseas, wish to buy a holiday home in the sun, a place to retire or purely real estate investment in an upwardly mobile country, then no search is complete without having a good look at Turkish real estate for sale.
Where to buy a holiday home in Turkey?
With so many lovely resorts and towns to choose from, it is a task in itself to decide where to buy that special villa in Turkey or that sea view apartment, which will be your new home in Turkey and double up for some rental income. According to statistics published by the Turkish real estate agents association, Antalya, Fethiye, Bodrum and Side are the most popular holiday home destinations in Turkey. Properties in Antalya enjoy the proximity of a bustling seaside city with lovely beaches and excellent golf courses of Belek, whereas Kalkan properties provide some of the most dramatic sea views experienced in the entire Mediterranean, not to mention Kalkan's elegant setting and fine dining. Side holiday homes for sale are ideal for families with children, where shallow waters gently touch sandy shores. Real estate in Bodrum on the other hand is your key to Turkey's most sophisticated resort with plenty of sailing and seafront homes in lovely Yalikavak, Turkbuku or Gumusluk. Then we have sun-soaked Fethiye with most affordable villas and flats for sale in Turkey near the most pictured Oludeniz beach.
Looking to retire overseas - where should you buy your retirement home in Turkey?
When considering a permanent move abroad and buying a property for year round living, there are some important factors to take into account. Proximity of amenities, hospitals, schools and a stable local community are some of the elements one would naturally look at. In our dealings with over 10,000 people from all over the world looking at Turkish real estate with a view to permanent living in Turkey, we find that properties in Fethiye, Bodrum and Antalya (including Side and Kemer) are natural favourites for year round living. They all have excellent climates with over 300 days of sunshine, mild winters and the right level of facilities to sustain year round living.
Where to invest in Turkish real estate?
With an average annual GDP growth in excess of 8% for 2010 - 2012 period, Turkey has posted exceptional economic performance compared to the EU zone and indeed to BRICs (Brazil, Russia, India, China). In 2011 and 2012 Turkey's economic expansion was only second to China. IMF estimates that Turkey will yet again outperform most BRICs countries and certainly the entire Euro zone in 2013 - 2017 period with an average annual expansion of 5%+ projected. Turkish real estate industry is currently one of the major growth sectors within Turkey. With a youth population of over 60% of entire 76 million and increasing wealth in the country, domestic demand for the Turkish real estate industry is fast climbing. Turkish real estate agents association estimates that by year 2015 there will be a shortage of around 2 million quality housing in Turkey just to accommodate domestic demand, this is not even counting the booming tourism sector, 6th most visited country in the world in 2011, which also puts a heavy demand on coastal hotel, villa and apartment projects. In 2011, property market in Turkey grew by some 18% compared to year before. Considering that at the same period Greece, Spain and Portugal came close to announcing bankruptcy underlines the viability of owning property in Turkey.
Prime location Istanbul or better to look at prospering Antalya?
From a purely investment viewpoint property for sale in Istanbul deserves a close look, however, one needs to be very selective. There are many offers on the market and not all are viable. We recommend real estate in Istanbul prime locations as opposed to heavily marketed bargain apartments on the outskirts of the city. Naturally, prime locations of Istanbul are expensive, therefore we suggest investors should have a good look at Antalya property market as a viable and exceptional alternative to prime location real estate of Istanbul.
How about rental returns and capital growth?
On the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts of Turkey, your holiday home in Antalya, Fethiye, Kalkan and Bodrum could easily deliver in excess of 6% rental returns after all expenses paid. Considering that the average rental yield in the UK is 4.8%, this is quite a strong return. Coupled with steep capital growth in several years, you could build your very own nest egg in Turkish real estate. Another interesting profile to underline is the beachfront Turkey property segment.
Can you suggest a niche segment of Turkish real estate to keep an eye on?
Keen investors and of course keen sailors alike should keep a solid eye on waterfront properties in Turkey. This is an incredibly lucrative segment of the Turkish real estate market. Compared to France, Spain and Italy, beachfront properties in Turkey come at one third the price tag for comparable villas and apartments. Luxury villas for sale at the seafront in Bodrum, Kalkan, Kas and Fethiye could be purchased from as little as Euro 400,000, whereas a comparable villa in Spain or France would cost no less than Euro 1.3m. This is a huge price gap and we suggest that it is an artificial one. We do not expect prices of beach front properties in France to come down for these are highly desirable homes, however, as more and more people discover the stunning coastline of Turkey, we expect waterfront homes in Turkey to appreciate quite significantly over the next 3-5 years. The number of foreign registered boats and yachts entering Turkish waters have tripled since 2005, clearly indicating that Turkey is becoming a desirable boating destination. Considering the breathtaking beauty of the bays and coves in the Aegean and Mediterranean waters of Turkey, this is not surprising at all.
Ten minutes away from everything needed on a daily basis, this detached villa is for sale in Seydikemer area of Fethiye and is surrounded by nature – complete with its own private garden and room to build a pool.
Fethiye
Available for sale at a bargain price, this detached villa is nestled in a peaceful area of Ovacik within the Fethiye region and is fully furnished – ready for a new family to move in as soon as the purchase process has been completed.
Fethiye
Highly suitable for year round living within an excellent complex, this spacious apartment is for sale within a residential area of Lara in Antalya and has access to landscaped gardens, a swimming pool, and lots more.
Antalya
Nestled within the Eldirek area of Fethiye, this charming villa is just a short 15 minute drive away from the main town centre and things to do on a daily basis – ideal for those looking to escape to the Turkish countryside.
Fethiye
Enjoying panoramic views out towards the Bay and Old Town, this stunning detached house is located in a rare residential area of Kalkan where listings are hard to come by, assuring that this property won’t be available for long.
Kalkan
Detached villa nestled within a residential area of Kiziltas in Kalkan, on the market today as completely furnished and decorated throughout – this home would be suitable for those looking to live in Turkey permanently.
Kalkan
This detached villa is nestled within the residential area of Kargi in Fethiye and is just a short drive away from daily amenities and the nearest beach – ideal for those looking to move to Turkey with a family.
Fethiye
Looking out towards the sea, this duplex apartment is nestled within the heart of Fethiye and is just a short walk away from local amenities and everything needed on a daily basis – this is one not to miss out on.
Fethiye
For sale here is an entire refurbished building located within the Balat area of Fatih, offering five studio apartments ready to rent out to tourists and travellers visiting Istanbul all through the year.
Istanbul
Suitable for year round living in Turkey with a family, this spacious villa is nestled within the Koca Calis area of Fethiye and is close to the beach for relaxing and spending quality time with loved ones at the seaside.
Fethiye
Built to luxury standards throughout, these sea view villas are found within a residential area of Geris in Yalikavak and have their own private swimming pools and landscaped gardens for time spent with loved ones.
Bodrum
With Title Deeds in place, these brand new apartments are found in Buyukcekmece and have tremendous views out towards the sea and lake – buyers can choose from units for sale in sizes ranging up to four bedrooms.
Istanbul
One of our top investment picks in Istanbul, these exceptional Bomonti, Sisli, modern apartments are just eight minutes away from Taksim and offer buyers the ability to combine one bedroom units to create larger two and three bedroom flats.
Istanbul
Suitable for investors seeking high rental income all through the year, these modern homes are for sale in Beyoglu area of Istanbul and are just a short walk away from landmarks including Taksim Square and Galata Tower.
Istanbul
On the ground floor for easy access to and from, this spacious apartment is nestled within a residential area of Fethiye and is highly recommended for viewing – suitable for families or those retiring to Turkey.
Fethiye
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